Tenure Track Positions
Office of the Provost (Okanagan)
Faculty of Applied Science
School of Engineering
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE - SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
As one of the world’s leading universities, The University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. The School of Engineering invites you to join us in achieving UBC’s new vision.
The Faculty of Applied Science’s School of Engineering at UBC’s Okanagan campus has assembled world-class faculty and developed an innovative engineering curriculum to offer undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees in Electrical, Civil and Mechanical specializations. The campus is situated in one of the most scenic and appealing regions in Canada and offers faculty and students an intimate learning environment and exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary and region-centered research. The School of Engineering is located in a new state-of-the-art building completed in 2011.
The School of Engineering invites outstanding individuals at the Assistant Professor rank to apply for the research areas listed below. Applicants must have strong records demonstrating outstanding research, as well as a commitment to quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. All candidates should either have, or be eligible to pursue, registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Relevant industrial experience and collaborative networks are desirable.
Areas of Priority
ELEC/MECH - Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems
A position is available within the electrical and/or mechanical engineering programs with research interests focused on digital circuits, systems, and applications. Desirable areas of research and expertise include, but are not limited to the following: embedded systems; reconfigurable computing platforms; computer architecture (including special purpose architectures); sensors and interfaces; digital control; computer vision; VLSI systems and CAD.
CIV - Transportation Systems
A position is available within the civil engineering program with research interests focused on transportation systems and the development of sustainable rural and urban communities. Desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to: macro- and micro-level land use and transport planning analyses (related to integrated transportation systems, railways, transit, active transport, and emissions/energy), econometric, traffic impact, design analyses (using CAD, GIS, LCC, LCA, and related software packages), and reactive and proactive road safety engineering (human factors and driver simulation).
MECH/CIV - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Air Quality
A position is available within the civil and/or mechanical engineering programs with research interests focused on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbulence modeling, multiphase flows, and air quality modeling. The preference will be given to candidates who will develop a research program in air quality and pollution control with an emphasis on the study of gaseous pollutants and particle emissions to support decision making and the development of technologies for the minimization of pollutants in air. Desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to: indoor air quality (human-building interactions and the environment, HVAC system hygiene, temperature/humidity effects) and outdoor air quality (modeling and experimental studies of transport/transformation and treatment of pollutants from anthropogenic and natural sources in the atmosphere), and numerical analysis of air flow distribution, gas–liquid, vapor–liquid, and gas-solid flow regimes.
Review of applications will begin May 31, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to start September 1, 2013. To submit your application, identify the position you are applying for by citing the position code and email your application materials (Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Research Plan, List of three Referees) to the School of Engineering at recruitment.apsc@ubc.ca. All applications will be reviewed; however, hired positions will be subject to UBC Board of Governors approval. Documents must be submitted as e-mail attachments using Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file format.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Faculty of Applied Science Website
Faculty of Health and Social Development
There are no postings at this time.
School of Health and Exercise Sciences
Faculty of Health and Social Development Website
School of Nursing - Tenure Track Instructor Positions
The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna, B.C. seeks candidates for three tenure-track instructor positions with our School of Nursing. UBC is consistently ranked among the world’s top 40 universities and offers a career path for excellent teaching faculty to potentially progress from tenure track Instructor to tenured Senior Instructor to tenured Professor of Teaching. In addition to active partnerships with our surrounding communities and Interior Health, our school has international partnerships with schools in Ghana, Zambia, and India and research relationships with a number of countries, including Brazil (http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/nursing/welcome.html).
Eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia and a relevant Masters’ Degree are required; a Masters in Nursing is preferred. Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialty Certification, DNP, PhD or other additional advanced preparation is an asset. Teaching potential in undergraduate medical-surgical nursing, public health, mental health, paediatrics, gerontology, and/or lab and simulation settings is desirable.
Interested candidates should e-mail application materials to recruitment.fhsd@ubc.ca. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Application materials should include:
1. Curriculum Vitae listing the following:
• Personal information
• Education including any relevant specialty certifications
• Professional employment experience including teaching experience
• Publications
• Awards and honours
2. Letter of Application including:
• A description of your relevant professional background
• Statement of undergraduate teaching areas or courses which you could provide
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence
3. Names of three referees who are able to comment on the applicant’s suitability for the position including objective examples of the applicant’s research and teaching potential or established excellence.
Review of applications will begin from January 7, 2013 and will continue until all positions are filled.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Faculty of Health and Social Development Website
School of Nursing - Tenure Track Professoriate Positions
The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus seeks four tenure-track academic researchers at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels to join our Faculty of Health and Social Development’s School of Nursing. The faculty also houses schools of Social Work and Health & Exercise Science.
Applicants require a relevant PhD; postdoctoral research training is preferred. Eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia is required. A growing track record of quality peer-review publications and a strong potential to secure competitive, external research funding are required. Applicants must also demonstrate strong potential for undergraduate and graduate teaching in medical-surgical nursing, public health, mental health, gerontology, and/or leadership. Research foci in knowledge translation, aboriginal health, rural health, global health, mental health, or other areas that complement our existing research programs and fit with Tri-Council funding opportunities are desirable.
The School of Nursing offers undergraduate and master’s programs in nursing and an interdisciplinary PhD program. We have faculty with active research programs in health promotion, healthy aging; aboriginal health; family nursing interventions; health, ethics, and diversity; safety and quality; health services and primary care, and palliative care. In addition to active partnerships with our surrounding communities and Interior Health, our school has international partnerships with schools in Ghana, Zambia, and India and research relationships with a number of countries, including Brazil. For more information, please visit http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/nursing/welcome.html.
UBC is consistently ranked among the world’s top 40 universities, with main campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna. The Kelowna region is known for its beautiful mountains, lakes, forests, orchards, vineyards, moderate climate, and outdoor life. In addition to our faculty, our campus is home to faculties of Arts and Sciences, Creative and Critical Studies, Education, Management, Engineering, and Medicine. The campus educates over 7,000 undergraduate students and nearly 700 graduate students from across Canada and from more than 80 countries around the world.
Interested candidates should e-mail application materials to recruitment.fhsd@ubc.ca. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
The anticipated start date is as early as May 1, 2013
Application materials should include:
1. Curriculum Vitae listing the following:
• Personal information
• Education including post-doctoral research experience
• Professional employment experience including research and teaching experience
• Present or prior grants or external funding awarded for research
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate student research supervision
• Publications
• Awards and honours
2. Letter of Application including:
• A description of your program of research
• Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching areas or courses in which you could
participate
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence
3. Names of three referees who are able to comment on the applicant’s suitability for the position including objective examples of the applicant’s research and teaching potential or established excellence.
Review of applications is ongoing until all positions are filled.
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Faculty of Health and Social Development Website
Faculty of Education
There are no postings at this time.
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
Department of Critical Studies: Faculty Position
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, French (Contemporary Québécois Literature with an emphasis on minority and/or migrant literature)
The Department of Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus invites applications for a tenure-track position within the French program. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor and will begin on
January 1st, 2014.
Candidates must have a PhD in Quebecois literature or a related discipline, with expertise and teaching experience in the area of contemporary Québécois literature and an active and excellent research profile. We are particularly interested in candidates with a scholarly focus on the literatures of immigrant and/or minority communities within a multicultural Quebec. The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent command of oral and written French as well as fluency in oral and written English. Teaching and research experience in Quebecois film and/or translation will be assets.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include creation and teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Quebec literature and culture, as well as the teaching of French language courses at the introductory, intermediate or advanced levels. He or she will be expected to conduct and disseminate research in his/her area of specialization, to engage with the interdisciplinary culture of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, and to contribute to service. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The French program at UBC’s Okanagan campus is housed in the vibrant Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. The collegial learning environment of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty and staff.
The Faculty offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including programs in Art History and Visual Culture, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English, French, Interdisciplinary Performance, Spanish and Visual Arts, along with courses in Japanese, German, and Ancient Languages. For more information, please, consult the faculty web page: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs.
Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan, and samples of scholarly research to Dr. Jennifer Gustar, Head, Department of Critical Studies at the following address only: recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Gustar at the same address.
The closing date for all applications and letters of reference is August 31, 2013.
This appointment is subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Département des Études Critiques : Personnel enseignant
Programme de langue et littérature françaises, poste de professeur(e) adjoint(e) menant à la permanence (Littérature québécoise contemporaine, spécialisation en littérature migrante et/ou minoritaire)
Le Département des Études Critiques de l'Université de Colombie-Britannique (campus de l’Okanagan) sollicite des candidatures pour un poste de professeur(e) adjoint(e) menant à la permanence au sein du programme de langue et littérature françaises. Date d’entrée en fonction : le 1er janvier 2014.
Les candidat(e)s doivent posséder un doctorat en littérature québécoise ou un domaine équivalent, de l’expérience d’enseignement dans le domaine de la littérature québécoise contemporaine, ainsi qu’un excellent dossier de recherche. Le Département s’intéresse particulièrement aux candidats dont la recherche vise la littérature d’immigrants et/ou de minorités culturelles au sein de la culture québécoise. La maîtrise du français écrit et oral et une excellente compétence en anglais sont aussi exigés. L’expérience dans l’enseignement de la traduction et ∕ ou du cinéma québécois serait un atout.
Les responsabilités du poste comprennent la création et l’enseignement de cours de premier, deuxième et troisième cycles dans les domaines visés, ainsi que l’enseignement de cours de langue française aux niveaux débutant, intermédiaire et avancé. Le ou la candidat(e) devra maintenir un profil de recherche actif et un continu dans la diffusion de la recherche, s’engager dans la culture interdisciplinaire de la Faculté des Études Créatives et Critiques, et contribuer au service administratif au niveau du Département et de l’Université. Le salaire est compétitif et attribué selon les qualifications et l’expérience.
Notre programme de français, situé sur le campus de Kelowna de l'Université de Colombie-Britannique, fait partie de la Faculté des Études Créatives et Critiques. Notre Faculté offre un environnement d’apprentissage collégial qui privilégie un enseignement efficace, la poursuite de la recherche dans les domaines créateurs et critiques, et l’intégration de la recherche et de l’enseignement. Nous partageons la passion d’un engagement actif au niveau local et global, et celle de la poursuite d’une meilleure compréhension interculturelle. Nous offrons un environnement positif et inclusif pour le travail et l’étude qui permet aux membres de la Faculté et aux étudiants de fonctionner dans un climat de support mutuel.
La Faculté offre des programmes d’études disciplinaires et interdisciplinaires aux premier, deuxième et troisième cycles, dans les programmes suivants : la culture visuelle et l’histoire de l’art, l’écriture créative, les études culturelles, les langues et littératures françaises, espagnoles, allemandes et japonaises, la littérature anglaise, la performance interdisciplinaire, et l’art visuel. Pour plus d’information, veuillez consulter le site web de la Faculté : http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs.
Les candidatures doivent être accompagnées d'une lettre de présentation, d'un curriculum vitae complet, d'un dossier pédagogique comprenant un énoncé de la philosophie de l'enseignement, un énoncé détaillant les intérêts et les plans de recherche, et un échantillon de publications récentes. Les candidatures devront être adressées à la Directrice du Département des Études Critiques, Dr. Jennifer Gustar: recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca. Les candidat(e)s doivent aussi faire parvenir trois lettres de références qui doivent être envoyées directement à Dr. Gustar, à la même adresse.
La date limite pour postuler est le 31 août 2013.
Ce poste est sujet à l'approbation budgétaire.
L'Université de Colombie-Britannique souscrit vivement aux principes d'équité et de diversité au sein de sa communauté. Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont encouragées à poser leur candidature. De ce fait, elle encourage les candidatures de membres des minorités visibles, de femmes, d’autochtones, de personnes en situation de handicap, de personnes s’identifiant à une orientation sexuelle ou à une identité de genre minoritaires, et à toute autre personne possédant les connaissances et la capacité de s’engager pleinement avec une communauté diversifiée. La priorité sera cependant donnée aux citoyen-n(e)s canadien(ne)s et aux résident(e)s permanent(e)s du Canada.
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Website
Faculty of Management
There are no postings at this time.
Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences
Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences
Head of Biology–Associate or Full Professor Competition: HEAD UNIT 2-13
The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for the position of Head of Biology. This administrative Unit is one of eight Units within the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science and has a total of 21 faculty members and 6 staff members. Graduate students have access to two vibrant graduate programs: the Biology graduate program and the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate program. Undergraduate programs include majors in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology and Zoology.
UBC is one of the world's top universities. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, at the heart of the Okanagan Valley has over 8,400 students in six Faculties, including strong graduate programs at all levels. Kelowna is connected by direct flights to major Canadian and USA cities and the region is considered one of the most desirable regions to live in Canada.
The ideal candidate will be in the early stages of the Full Professor rank, although a senior Associate Professor may also be considered. The Head’s position includes a faculty appointment. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, leadership and management skills, with proven ability to lead and motivate faculty, staff, and students. Field of research specialization can be related to any area of Biology or Biochemistry. Desirable attributes include a strong record of published research and external funding as well as prior experience in academic administration and undergraduate and graduate education.
The Head will provide administrative, intellectual, and academic leadership of the Unit and will serve on the Faculty’s Leadership Team.
The Head is expected to: (i) oversee the overall operation of the Unit, including the budget, (ii) ensure that courses are suitably staffed, (iii) take an active role in advancing the Unit’s programs and activities through curriculum and program review, (iv) foster collegial interaction among faculty members, (v) mentor members of the Unit, (vi) conduct annual evaluations of each faculty member in the Unit, and (vii) serve as the advocate for Unit members within the Faculty and the University. Direct experience with managing reappointment, tenure and promotion processes and familiarity with budget processes are considered assets.
As a faculty member of the Unit, the Head will be expected to maintain an active research program in his/her chosen field, to supervise graduate students, and otherwise contribute to the Unit’s teaching programs.
The anticipated start date is: July 1, 2014 with a five-year renewable term; the Head reports directly to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
The closing date for all applications is - August 31, 2013.
How to Apply -
Applicants should provide: A cover letter that clearly identifies all related administrative experience, including a statement of the candidate’s philosophy or approach to leadership; an up-to-date curriculum vitae; statements of a program of research and of teaching interests; evidence of teaching ability; and the name, title, and contact information of three referees. Following the initial review of applications, candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to provide letters from the referees.
All documents must be submitted as e-mail attachments and sent to recruitment.bsas@ubc.ca.
Preferred formats are Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf).
Please put the competition title (Head, Unit 2-13) on the subject line of the e-mail and state whether you are currently legally entitled to work in Canada.
Please direct inquiries to: Associate Dean Barbara Rutherford, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences (barbara.rutherford@ubc.ca)
For more information about the Faculty, see http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/academic/welcome.html
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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CHEM 13 -Tenure track- Instructor - Chemistry
Program/Centre/Group
Chemistry/IKBAS/UBC Okanagan
The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of tenure- track Instructor I, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2013. This position is based in the Chemistry Department in the I.K Barber School at the Okanagan Campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including teaching and coordinating 1st year Chemistry and will be involved in curriculum development.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, and experience in undergraduate teaching. Successful candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching, involvement in curriculum development and innovation and other teaching and learning initiatives, and show promise of educational leadership.
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 7,000 students in 6 faculties, with strong graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment, opportunities for region-centred research, international perspectives, and much more. To learn more about the campus, go to http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/welcome.html
How to Apply -
Interested candidates should e-mail application materials to recruitment.bsas@ubc.ca. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF). Please put the competition title on the subject line of the e-mail and declare whether you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Applicants are required to send -
(1). a curriculum vitae.
(2). a teaching dossier that includes teaching philosophy.
(3). evidence of teaching effectiveness such as peer reviews of teaching and student evaluations of teaching and other relevant information.
(4). a syllabus that outlines ideas for a new undergraduate course in any area of Chemistry.
(5). three reference letters.
The reviewing of applications will begin May 4, 2013
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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Physics – Assistant Professor| Competition PHYS-2013A
The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Physics to begin July 1, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We are seeking outstanding candidates with a research focus in the area of Medical Physics. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. The responsibilities of the position include effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active research program, and supervising graduate students. The successful applicant must have a strong research record, demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and potential to become an innovative and independent researcher.
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 8,000 students in 7 faculties, with strong graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment, opportunities for region-centred research, international perspectives, and much more. To learn more about the campus, go to http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/welcome.html
How to Apply -
Complete applications should include:
(1). a cover letter
(2). curriculum vitae
(3). statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching ability
(4). three letters of reference.
The letters of reference and the applications should be sent as e-mail attachments to: recruitment.bsas@ubc.ca. Preferred formats are Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Please put the competition title on the subject line of the
e-mail and declare whether you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The reviewing of applications will begin May 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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Physics – Instructor| Competition PHYS-2013B
The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Instructor I level in Physics to begin July 1, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field, demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, promise of educational leadership, and proven potential for creating innovative instructional environments in the undergraduate classroom. Priority will be given to individuals that can take a leading role in the development and delivery of 1st-year introductory courses. The successful candidate will teach courses from 1st to fourth-year level, contribute to and oversee the curricular development and innovation of the undergraduate physics program, supervise undergraduate students’ research, and maintain an excellent record of teaching and service. The instructor will also be expected to keep abreast of current developments in physics and in the field of teaching and learning.
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 8,000 students in 7 faculties, with strong graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment, opportunities for region-centred research, international perspectives, and much more. To learn more about the campus, go to http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/welcome.html
How to Apply -
Complete applications should include:
-a cover letter
-curriculum vitae
-statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching ability
-three letters of reference.
The letters of reference and the applications should be sent as e-mail attachments to: recruitment.bsas@ubc.ca. Preferred formats are Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Please put the competition title on the subject line of the e-mail and declare whether you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The reviewing of applications will begin May 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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Biology- Instructor Competition: BIOL-2013
The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Instructor I position in Biology to begin July 1st, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position will be held in the Biology Department, Unit 2 (http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/biol/welcome.html); in the Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences (http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html).
As part of the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, the Biology Department plays a key role in creating a culture of excellence and innovation in research and teaching. Students in the program can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology, Zoology or Biochemistry. Graduate degrees in both Biology, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the M.Sc. and Ph.D. level are also offered.
Applicants must have a PhD in Biology or one of its disciplines, relevant university teaching experience, demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, and the promise of educational leadership. The ability to teach lecture and laboratory courses from first to third year in one or more of the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics is essential. Experience in microbiology would be an asset.
UBC is one of the world’s leading universities. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 7,000 students in 6 faculties, with strong graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment, opportunities for region-centered research, international perspectives, and much more.
To learn more about the campus, go to http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/welcome.html
The reviewing of applications will begin April 15th, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply –
Interested candidates should e-mail application materials to recruitment.bsas@ubc.ca. Documents must be submitted in electronic format as e-mail attachments. Acceptable formats include Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF). Please put the competition title on the subject line of the e-mail and declare whether you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Application materials should include the following:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Teaching Dossier with:
a) A statement of your teaching philosophy and what you see as your strengths as a teacher at the post-secondary level
b) A statement indicating what your potential contribution could be to teaching within our majors including both labs and lectures
c) An indication of your research interests in the area of the scholarship of teaching
d) A complete record of courses taught at the undergraduate or graduate level
e) Peer reviews of your teaching
f) Student evaluations of your teaching
4) Letters from three (3) referees who are able to provide objective evaluations and comments on your teaching experience.
All appointments are subject to budgetary approval.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Irving K.Barber School of Arts and Sciences
Southern Medical Program
Graduate Studies
ASSOCIATE DEAN, COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES &
DIRECTOR, RESIDENTIAL GRADUATE COLLEGE
UBC Okanagan Campus
UBC’s Okanagan Campus serves over 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students in a research-intensive setting. The
campus is well known for its focus on small class sizes, experiential learning, community involvement and direct access to
research. Located in Kelowna and serving students from around the globe, the campus has eight Faculties and Schools
responsible for a range of academic programs – Arts and Sciences, Creative and Critical Studies, Education, Applied Science
(School of Engineering), Health and Social Development, Management, Southern Medical Program and Graduate Studies. For
more information on UBC’s Okanagan Campus please visit www.ubc.ca/okanagan.
People come from all over the world to reap the benefits of a graduate education at UBC’s Okanagan campus. It provides an
intimate learning community that embraces bold new ways of thinking, which attracts both exceptional students and faculty.
The College of Graduate Studies offers degree programs at both the Masters and PhD levels, with the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program leading the way. It is committed to excellence in teaching and research benefiting the regional community, Canada and the world. Opening in September 2013, the Residential Graduate College will house 36 graduate students and will serve as a catalyst for the intellectual flourishing and social well-being of graduate students across campus and from all disciplines. It will provide a unique space for interdisciplinary engagement by faculty and students.
This is an important leadership role with campus-wide impact. Reporting to the Vice-Provost Research and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, the Associate Dean and Director will be an accomplished researcher and scholar with an international reputation in interdisciplinary studies and with a proven record of university administration. An inspiring and collaborative leader and mentor, the successful candidate will be expected to enhance the College’s reputation for teaching, research and community outreach. Eligible for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact either Danielle Conn or Maureen Geldart at
(604) 926-0005 or forward your current CV, letter of introduction and the names of three references in confidence to
danielle@thegeldartgroup.com.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We
especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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